1. IP/BP:
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IP (INITIAL POINT) or BP (BATTLE POSITION). For fixed-wing aircraft, the starting
point for the run to the target. For rotary-wing aircraft, the area from which targets will be
engaged.
2. HEADING:
_______________________OFFSET: L__________ R__________
Given in degrees magnetic. For fixed-wing aircraft this is the HDG from the IP to TGT given
in degrees magnetic. For rotary-wing aircraft, this is the heading from the centre of the battle
position to the target. An offset is given when needed to restrict attack aircraft manoeuvring
due to enemy, WX, terrain, friendly fires, etc., or to control attack geometry. Offset direction
indicates the side of the IP/BP target line the attacking aircraft can manoeuvre to position
itself for the attack. However, an aircraft can proceed directly from the IP to target on the
magnetic heading given in line 2 provided it does not violate the offset direction, if one is
given.
3. DISTANCE: _________________________________________________________
From the IP/ BP to the target. For fixed-wing aircraft the distance is given in nautical miles
(NM) and should be accurate to a tenth of a NM. For example, 12.3 NM would be transmitted
as ―twelve point three.‖ For rotary-wing aircraft, this distance is from the centre of the battle
position to the target expressed in meters and should be accurate to 5 meters.
4. TARGET ELEVATION: _______________________________________________
Expressed in feet above Mean Sea Level (MSL).
5. TARGET DESCRIPTION: _____________________________________________
The target description should be specific enough for the aircrew to recognize the target.
The target should be described accurately and concisely. The description should aid the
aircrew in anticipating visual cues for target acquisition.
6. TARGET LOCATION: ________________________________________________
The location of the target can be given in several ways; 6-digit UTM grid coordinates,
latitude and longitude, navigation aid fix, or visual description from a conspicuous reference
point are all acceptable. Because multiple grid coordinate system datum is in use, the specific
datum being referenced should be specified in the JTAR and, if required, clarified by the
brief. Terminal controllers should include the 100,000 meter grid identification. For area
targets, use the centre of the area or the location of the greatest concentration of enemy. For
linear targets, use the ends of the target array.